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Free Tip Calculator

Calculate tips quickly and split bills among friends. Perfect for restaurants, cafes, and any service.

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Calculation Summary

Tip Amount (18%)$0.00
Total with Tip$0.00

Quick Tip Reference

Enter a bill amount to see tip comparisons

General Tipping Guidelines (US)

15% - Standard service

18-20% - Good service

20-25% - Excellent service

10% - Below average service

How to Use Tip Calculator

• Enter your total bill amount in the first field

• Select a preset tip percentage or enter a custom percentage

• Adjust the number of people if splitting the bill

• View the calculated tip, total, and per-person amounts instantly

• Use the quick reference table to compare different tip percentages

Free Tip Calculator - Calculate Gratuity & Split Bills Instantly

Our free tip calculator makes it easy to calculate gratuity at restaurants, cafes, salons, and anywhere else you need to leave a tip. Whether you are dining alone or splitting the bill with friends, this tool provides instant, accurate calculations for any tip percentage.

Why Use a Tip Calculator?

Calculating tips mentally, especially after a nice meal, can be challenging. Our tip calculator eliminates the guesswork and potential embarrassment of under-tipping or over-calculating. It is particularly useful when splitting bills among multiple people, ensuring everyone pays their fair share.

Key Features:

  • Instant Calculation: Results update in real-time as you enter values
  • Preset Percentages: Quick buttons for common tip amounts (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%)
  • Custom Tips: Enter any percentage for precise calculations
  • Bill Splitting: Divide the total among any number of people
  • Quick Reference: Compare different tip percentages at a glance
  • Mobile Friendly: Works great on smartphones at the restaurant

How Much Should You Tip?

Tipping customs vary by country and service type. In the United States, tipping is customary and expected in many service industries:

  • Restaurants: 15-20% for sit-down dining, 10% for takeout
  • Bars: $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of the tab
  • Hair Salons: 15-20% of the service cost
  • Delivery Services: 15-20% or $3-5 minimum
  • Taxi/Rideshare: 15-20% of the fare
  • Hotels: $2-5 per night for housekeeping

Tip Calculation Formula:

The formula for calculating a tip is straightforward: Tip = Bill Amount x (Tip Percentage / 100). For example, a 20% tip on a $50 bill would be: $50 x 0.20 = $10. The total bill would be $50 + $10 = $60. When splitting among multiple people, simply divide the total by the number of people.

When to Tip More or Less:

  • Tip more for exceptional service, complex orders, or large groups
  • Tip more during holidays or bad weather for delivery services
  • Standard tip for average, satisfactory service
  • Tip less only for genuinely poor service (not kitchen delays)
  • Consider that many service workers rely on tips as a significant part of their income

Privacy Note:

All calculations are performed locally in your browser. No bill amounts or personal data are sent to any server. Use this calculator freely without privacy concerns - your financial information stays on your device.